Alumni Stories.
Words of impact from our entrepreneurs — on perseverance, adaptability, networking, and the importance of never giving up on their dreams.
Founder Voices
If I would've known that it was okay to not know, I would've allowed myself to be a little bit more vulnerable to ask the questions that would have allowed me to scale faster.
Melissa Butler, Founder, The Lip Bar
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Emma Chamberlain released Chamberlain Coffee late last year.
I took a blow to my ego a little bit when I had to say, 'Okay there is a lot I want to change. There is a lot about this that is not the way I wanted it to be.'
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Rejection isn't a failure. It means that you're one of the brave ones who is willing to go for it!
Jamie Kern Lima, Founder, IT Cosmetics
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Emmy Award-Winner Filmmaker, Lisa Russell, Discusses Her Passionate Endorsement of the Positive Planet Cohort
Lisa Russell, Founder of create2030.org, hosts programs for creative practitioners and shares her perspective on the cohort program.
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Phoebe Yung, Founder of doggyday.co, a Social Platform that Connects Dogs with Dog-Loving Neighbors, Shares Her PPUS Experience
Phoebe Yung, previously a lead consultant at Boston Consulting Group, is the Founder of doggyday.co.
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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones Praises PPUS Program for Empowering Entrepreneurial Journey: Advocates for Deeper Engagement and Mentorship
Luminary in journalism, talk show hosting, production, and acting, generously imparted her reflections on our latest cohort.
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Breaking Barriers: Mentorship Propels 4 Women Entrepreneurs at Accelerator Capstone
Our recent Capstone event for the Pilot Cohort leveraging Gen AI in Business Planning showcased the talents, creativity, and grit of 4 inspiring BIPOC women entrepreneurs.
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From Opera Singer to Entrepreneur - CommonTime CEO, Christine Matovich Shares How Positive Planet Made an Impact in Her Journey to Creating a Virtual Arts Classroom that Is Accessible to All
Recently, we had the pleasure of connecting with Christine, an inspiring entrepreneur who has taken on a mission to enhance arts accessibility.
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Conscious Gear CEO, Charlotte Bowens Shares Skills She Mastered Through Accelerator Hub
Charlotte Bowens is the visionary CEO behind Conscious Gear, an Arizona brand providing size-inclusive outerwear. After the Accelerator Hub, the company surpassed $100K in profits.
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